Night Gallery

The Outer Limits

Penny Dreadful

The Returned

Scream

The Strain

Stranger Things

Supernatural

Tales from the Darkside

Todd McFarlane’s Spawn

True Blood

The Twilight Zone

Twin Peaks

The Walking Dead

Wayward Pines

The X-Files

Z Nation

Now that you know which overlooked horror movies to seek out as we approach another Halloween, here are 31 shows to stream for those among you more inclined to episode-by-episode frights.

To start with, the master of suspense didn’t limit himself to the silver screen. His longrunning anthology series, which aired between 1955 and 1965, is a fitting reminder of his edict to “always make the audience suffer for as long as possible.” (Netflix)

Speaking of anthology series, “AHS” is part of the form’s recent revival, with each new season set in a different location (a mental hospital, the circus, a hotel) and a core group of key cast members returning for different roles. (Netflix)

Get a fistful of boomstick with this TV adaptation of Sam Raimi’s horror/comedy franchise, whose one-liner-spouting antihero has been a fan favorite for more than three decades now. (Amazon)

We all go a little mad sometimes, which might explain the impulse to willingly subject ourselves to that which most scares us — in this case another TV series based on a movie, namely Hitchcock’s “Psycho.” (Netflix)

There are no jump scares in “Black Mirror,” but its vision of a near-future in which our worst impulses (not to mention an increased dependence on technology) have taken hold of society is as chilling as anything else on television. (Netflix)

Several shows on this list are based on films, but few have eclipsed their source material quite like “Buffy.” One of many adored shows created by Joss Whedon, it’s a sympathetic — and sometimes horrific — portrayal of adolescence. (Hulu)

This short-lived show based on Japan’s “Tori Hada” was like a TV analog to “V/H/S,” with each episode consisting of overlapping stories that frequently erupt in unexpected bouts of violence. (Netflix)

This darkly dreaming saga turns 10 this October, which makes now as fitting a time as any to catch up with Michael C. Hall’s celebrated portrayal of a forensic technician who moonlights as a serial killer hunting down unpunished murderers. (Netflix)

Though not as admired as “The Walking Dead” proper, this Los Angeles–set prequel has given zombie-inclined diehards more of the undead action they crave like sweet, sweet brains. (Hulu)

Robert Rodriguez oversees this adaptation of his own film, about two on-the-lam brothers who find that all hell has quite literally broken loose near the Mexico-America border. Eat your heart out, “Sicario.” (Netflix)

Anthony Hopkins’ take on Hannibal Lecter will never be eclipsed in terms of pop-culture ubiquity, but Mads Mikkelsen’s more restrained portrayal of the cerebral cannibal is a marvel in its own right. Ungodly gory and frequently excellent, “Hannibal” belongs in the gone-too-soon category after departing this mortal coil with just three seasons under its belt. (Hulu)

Executive produced by “Cabin Fever” and “Hostel” director Eli Roth, this fantastical series takes a deep dive into a fictional Pennsylvania town where a series of murders has everyone just a little unnerved. (Netflix)

Add some levity to the mix with “MST3K,” still the funniest show of its kind — and one that, if reports are to be believed, might come back in some form. (Hulu)

A loose adaptation of the comic-book series, “iZombie” follows a young woman who handles being turned into the zombie the way any rational person might: by eating the brains of murder victims and receiving insights as to what befell them. (Netflix)

Though not exactly as famous as the other anthology series hosted by Rod Serling, “Night Gallery” might be thought of as the supernatural counterpart to the sci-fi leanings of “The Twlight Zone.” (Hulu)

Another old-school anthology series known for twist endings, “The Outer Limits” was marked by an action-oriented approach and a more unconventional aesthetic. (Hulu)

The season-three finale of “Penny Dreadful” turned out to also be a surprise series finale, which means you can soon enjoy the meeting of minds between the likes of Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster and Eva Green in its entirety. (Netflix)

Though the American remake left many underwhelmed, France’s “The Returned” has been highly acclaimed throughout its brief run so far. In it, a town’s lonely denizens are visited by their deceased loves ones, who’ve mysteriously returned from the dead. (Netflix)

At once a typical teen melodrama and a surprisingly clever slasher, MTV’s “Scream” is also a convincing argument that the entire genre is better suited to TV — unlike most slasher flicks, it actually takes the time to make you care about its characters before offing them. (Hulu)

Calrton Cuse of “Lost” and Guillermo del Toro are among the creative minds behind this horror drama, which concerns a viral outbreak in New York that looks an awful lot like a centuries-old form of vampirism. (Hulu)

Arguably this summer’s biggest hit, this ’80s-inflected drama is a binge-worthy mix of synth music, otherworldly monsters and Winona Ryder — what’s not to like? (Netflix)

Still going strong after more than 11 years and nearly 250 episodes, this staple of The CW’s lineup follows two monster-hunting brothers as they, well, hunt monsters. (Netflix)

George A. Romero created this anthology series, which ran for four seasons beginning in 1983. Like a darker version of “The Twilight Zone,” the show was structured as a series of short stories with frequent twist endings. (Netflix)

1997’s movie wasn’t everything it could have been, but this cartoon was essential for Spawn-obsessed kids in the ’90s. Also: this is a rare franchise that could actually use a reboot. (Amazon)

Fans and critics alike were less enthusiastic about “True Blood” near the end of its seven-season run, but there’s no denying its place in the vampire revival we’re still experiencing in one form or another. (HBO Go)

Possibly the most influential show on this list, “The Twilight Zone” remains a perennial favorite for a reason. Just don’t lose your eyeglasses before settling in for a New Year’s Eve marathon. (Netflix)

Who killed Laura Palmer, and what happens when the answer isn’t as satisfying as merely wondering about it? David Lynch and Mark Frost’s enormously popular mystery goes off the rails in its second season, but at its best Twin Peaks is unlike anything on television. Familiarize yourself with it now before its long-awaited third season arrives next year. (Netflix)

Still one of the most widely seen shows on TV, “The Walking Dead” is a rare blend between prestige and genre TV; as evidenced by reactions to last year’s cliffhanger of a finale, the show’s hold over its audience is matched by few others. (Netflix)

Like a latter-day (and lesser) “Twin Peaks,” this summertime series may be as close as we come to a new “Silent Hill” game for quite a while. (Hulu)

The truth is out there, and Mulder and Scully may be the only ones who know it. That hasn’t stopped millions from going along and wanting to believe, most recently in a brief revival that itself may not be the end. (Netflix)

This original series from Syfy has received mixed reviews up to this point in its existence, but its mix of horror, comedy and post-apocalyptic trappings has also helped it amass a cult following. (Netflix)